Jisselle
A feminine name of unclear origin, perhaps derived from the French giselle.
Name Census estimates that about 422 living Americans carry the first name Jisselle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jisselle today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jisselle births was 2008 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jisselle. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
422
~ 1 in 812,214 Americans
Peak year
2008
24 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,299
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Jisselle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jisselle from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 201 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jisselle by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jisselle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jisselles live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Arizona recorded the most babies named Jisselle, while Arizona, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 46 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jisselle
The name Jisselle has its origins in the French language and culture, dating back to the early 19th century. It is believed to be a variation of the name Giselle, which itself is derived from the Germanic name Gisela, meaning "pledge" or "hostage."
During the Middle Ages, the name Gisela was popular among the nobility of various Germanic tribes, including the Franks and the Visigoths. It is recorded that a Visigothic princess named Gisela lived in the 5th century and was known for her beauty and intelligence.
The earliest known recorded instance of the name Jisselle can be traced back to a French noblewoman named Jisselle de Montfort, who lived in the early 1800s. She was renowned for her philanthropic efforts and her support for the arts and literature.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jisselle. One such person was Jisselle Dubois, a French poet and playwright who lived from 1824 to 1892. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, and she was widely acclaimed for her lyrical style and vivid imagery.
Another famous Jisselle was Jisselle Delacroix, a French artist born in 1869. She was known for her vibrant paintings that captured the essence of Parisian life during the Belle Époque. Her works are now displayed in museums and galleries around the world.
In the realm of music, Jisselle Fontaine, a French soprano born in 1903, gained international recognition for her powerful performances in operas by composers such as Verdi and Puccini. She was celebrated for her exceptional vocal range and emotional depth.
Jisselle Reynaud, born in 1928, was a French philosopher and writer who explored the concepts of existentialism and phenomenology. Her works, including "The Essence of Being" and "Reflections on Consciousness," had a significant impact on modern philosophical thought.
Finally, Jisselle Montfort, a French historian born in 1945, made significant contributions to the study of medieval Europe. Her extensive research and publications shed light on the cultural and political dynamics of the Middle Ages, earning her widespread acclaim within academic circles.
People
Jisselle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jisselle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jisselle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jisselle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 422 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jisselle going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 812,214 US residents.
Is Jisselle a common name?
We classify Jisselle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 428 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jisselle most popular?
The single biggest year for Jisselle was 2008, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jisselle is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jisselle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jisselle in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.